In examining a patient's chest and thorax to determine heart function, which assessments should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)
A. Auscultation of bilateral breath sounds
B. Palpation of the inguinal lymph nodes
C. Inspection of the pulsations on the precordium
D. Determination of the presence of the Ortolani sign
E. Palpation of the apical impulse with notation of the location